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Review of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War on PS5

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Nov 2020
Cover image of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War on PS5
Gamefings Score: 8.0
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 13 Nov 2020
Genre: First-person shooter
Developer: Treyarch and Raven Software
Publisher: Activision

Introduction

Alright, gather 'round, gamers! We’re diving deep into the chaotic greatness that is 'Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War'. Picture this: you, a CIA agent, time traveling back to the 1980s, where you chase down Russian spies like it's some glorified action movie. Buckle your seatbelts; it's gonna be a bumpy ride filled with explosions, espionage, and more plot twists than a telenovela!

Gameplay

Cold War sports a single-player campaign that lets you create your own character. Yep, that's right! Uncle Sam is giving you the chance to pick your nationality, skin tone, and personality traits; it’s like The Sims goes military! The missions are nonlinear, so feel free to channel your inner James Bond and be as stealthy—or as loud as you want. Want to sneak around or go in guns blazing? The choice is yours! And, oh boy, does the multiplayer have a buffet of modes. 'VIP Escort', 'Combined Arms', and 'Fireteam: Dirty Bomb' let you frag your friends in all kinds of gloriously chaotic ways. Just remember, if you see me in-game, your chances of winning plummet faster than my grades during exam week!

Graphics

Now, let’s talk about the graphics. If 'Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War' were a sandwich, it’d be a triple-layered, extra cheesy, gourmet one! The details are so sharp, they could cut you. The character designs are phenomenal, the environment is rich, and if the graphics could talk, they'd say, 'You're welcome!' Plus, with the PS5’s power, everything sparkles brighter than your grandma’s silverware. If only my high scores could shine this bright!

Conclusion

To wrap it up, 'Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War' serves up a cocktail of satisfying gameplay, explosive fun, and a campaign that will keep you hooked—just be ready to be confused by the plot as you shoot your way through. Whether you’re blasting through the campaign or fragging your buddies in multiplayer, there's something here for everyone. So grab your controller, gather your friends, and let the Cold War begin. Just remember, if you can't beat them, at least make them laugh by pretending to be bad!

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